Indonesia extends deadline for foreigners to leave country or switch visas
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The Indonesian government has extended a deadline for foreigners to leave the country or switch or extend their visas, following concerns that people may be forced to leave the country ahead of a deadline later this week.
Last month, Indonesia announced new visa rules for foreigners who had previously been allowed to stay in the country under emergency visas due to the coronavirus pandemic. Officials set foreigners a deadline of 30 days to apply for monthly extensions, switch visas or leave the country. Anyone who didn’t comply, officials said, would be subject to daily fines.